A young woman holds a video game controller in the shape of a large circle over her head

Kinesiology faculty member Danielle Wadsworth is currently studying how video games can be beneficial for families focusing on fitness.

April 02, 2025

A member of the new Plains Research Consortium is pictured in a classroom teaching students

Rooted on the Plains of Auburn and with a local, state and national focus in mind, a new Plains Research Consortium was recently launched by Auburn University’s College of Education to serve as a leading voice in educational policy and actionable health insights.

March 26, 2025

James Lindner stands in a field of flowers

Auburn's James Lindner was recently named the most prolific researcher in the field of agricultural education.

March 03, 2025

Sydney Freeman speaking with an audience

Sydney Freeman Jr. is a first-generation college student and two-time Auburn alum. He was the first African American male to attain full professorship at the University of Idaho, and just last fall, was one of 10 people chosen as a Fellow of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

February 11, 2025

Dr. Chandana Mitra, an Auburn professor converses with other meeting attendees

Alabama has seen temperature spikes as high as 14 to 17°F above historical norms for mid-November, and Lafayette County is taking action. Department of Geosciences staff from Auburn learned more on this issue at a recent city council meeting.

February 07, 2025

Margaret Flores teaching a class

Margaret Flores is conducting math research at Loachapoka Elementary School to help students achieve success in math.

January 29, 2025

What do turtles, scent-trained dogs, and human movement have in common? A School of Kinesiology faculty member in Auburn University’s College of Education is using all three to conduct research. Associate Professor Heidi Kluess is launching a study that will implore dog owners to walk their pets – and collect data on box turtles in Alabama.

January 17, 2025

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November 25, 2024

A student is pictured with a professor looking at a laptop screen.

Auburn University College of Education graduate student Katelyn Nelson’s aspirations are solidly focused on artificial intelligence.

November 25, 2024

JoEllen Sefton

JoEllen Sefton, a professor in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology, has spent the past 18 years researching and developing solutions to problems faced by military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. That work recently earned her the prestigious Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach.

November 21, 2024

Peter Hastie

Peter Hastie, a Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology, is a 2024 recipient of the Creative Research and Scholarship Award for his extensive work in physical education - teacher education.

November 18, 2024

members of the ROTC at Auburn participate in a run

From its early years as the East Alabama Male College to today’s multidisciplinary research, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.

November 08, 2024

Matt Beth and Marina Meyer Vega

Two graduate students from the School of Kinesiology have been selected as finalists in Auburn University’s annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

November 04, 2024

An Auburn faculty member and students work lead a community member through physical therapy exercises

Setting it apart from other programs in the state, Auburn has a distinctive approach to physical therapy education. Supported by the generosity of the Auburn Family, the program is grounded by experiential learning and meaningful community impact and fueled by real-world research.

October 17, 2024

Last updated: 11/14/2023